Conservation Groups Seek Wyoming Grouse Protection ChangesConservation Groups Seek Wyoming Grouse Protection ChangesThe comment period for recommendations on the Wyoming sage-grouse plan ends next Wednesday.Associated PressAssociated Press
New U.S. Approach But Wyoming Plans No Big Sage Grouse ChangesNew U.S. Approach But Wyoming Plans No Big Sage Grouse ChangesThe panel also has been discussing the best scientific methods to use when evaluating livestock grazing in sage grouse habitat.Associated PressAssociated Press
Feds to Ease Land Restrictions Across U.S. WestFeds to Ease Land Restrictions Across U.S. WestA formal announcement is expected Friday.Associated PressAssociated Press
Administration Eases Rules That Protect Sage GrouseAdministration Eases Rules That Protect Sage GrouseCritics warned the changes could wipe out grouse colonies as drilling disrupts breeding grounds. Associated PressAssociated Press
Governors Say Ban on Land Deals Could Hurt Sage GrouseGovernors Say Ban on Land Deals Could Hurt Sage GrouseThe directive, issued in late July, severely limits a type of land swap involving federal property. Associated PressAssociated Press
Storm-caused Fire South Of Rock Springs Has Grown to 19 Square MilesStorm-caused Fire South Of Rock Springs Has Grown to 19 Square MilesNo evacuation orders or road closures are in place.Tom MortonTom Morton
Proposed Sage Grouse Changes in WyomingProposed Sage Grouse Changes in WyomingThe Obama administration in 2015 didn't list sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act but imposed land-use restrictions.Associated PressAssociated Press
Group: Wyoming Sage Grouse Farm Received Special TreatmentGroup: Wyoming Sage Grouse Farm Received Special TreatmentThe True family runs various companies involved in pipelines, exploration and production.Associated PressAssociated Press
Sage Grouse Leaders Say Debate Over the Bird is ImprovingSage Grouse Leaders Say Debate Over the Bird is ImprovingTeam Chairman Bob Budd says the federal plans can be improved, and the resulting hysteria was overblown.Associated PressAssociated Press
Forest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage GrouseForest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage GrouseBut the government did impose restrictions on land use.Associated PressAssociated Press